The Russian government has made a change in the leadership of a key educational institution in the Arctic region. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin appointed Mikhail Danilov as rector of the M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University (SAFU).

Danilov had started in this role on an acting basis in May 2025. Having temporarily managed the university since then, Danilov officially assumed the post with today's decision.
The new rector, Mikhail Danilov, was born in Saratov in 1979. He began his career at Saratov State University in 2001. He later held senior administrative positions in the municipal governments of Saratov and Uray, as well as in the government of the Mari El Republic. He also took part in education development projects in the Saratov region.